Sports packages should tell a compelling story, not just highlight what happened at a game. A story can even be a profile about a player. A good story is one that generates audience empathy for a character. In other words, make us care!

Position DescriptionReport on CU/Boulder County/Colorado sports for newscast.
Expected to produce at least four packages including a Feature Story. Shoots VOSOTS and VO's as
needed.

Sports Feature Story: Sports Reporter is given two weeks to shoot an in-depth story and edit the story solo (reporter also does the photography and editing). Develops
story, which contains at least three different locations and three or
more interview voices. These stories typically contain characters that
help illustrate the topic. They also have a well-constructed story arc
(i.e. a beginning, middle and end) to help guide viewers toward a better
understanding of the issue or people. Profiles of individuals are
acceptable here. These stories generally run 2:00 to 2:30 with permission from the Sports Producer/Anchor. A creative, bridge stand-up is mandatory. Must be edited and
ready for air by 8:00 am the day of the newscast.

Sports Package:Reporter shoots and edits the story solo, but gets only one week to produce it. Identifies,
pitches, reports,
writes and edits a developing sports story,
including game coverage. These are stories
which are less detailed or investigative than Feature Stories, but
still have multiple locations and interview voices (at least 2 interview sources). The story may be a
reaction to breaking news events nationally. In sports, the story may be
a preview or wrap-up of a game, but should make use of game footage
shot mostly by the reporter/photographer, and include player interviews,
etc. The sports package runs approximately 1:30-1:50. A
creative, bridge stand-up is mandatory. Must be
edited and ready for air by 8:00 am the day of the newscast.